A newly developed measure to identify students' preferred teaching approaches was evaluated with 175 engineering and education undergraduates at an Israeli university. Students in both fields preferred lecturers who were organized, clear, and interesting. Least favored teaching methods were information-transmission and promotion of…

Describes and assesses the effectiveness of the Meyerhoff Scholars Program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, designed to increase the number of underrepresented minorities who pursue graduate and professional degrees in science and engineering. Indicates that the Meyerhoff students achieved higher grade point averages and graduated…

Describes the initial assessment of a range of knowledge and skills that might be desired in first-year entrants to some engineering and mathematics programs. Results are expressed in terms of probable preparedness. Discusses how information obtained can be used to design appropriate teaching, learning, and assessment strategies to best meet the…

Presents a cultural history of the creation of women and minorities in science and engineering as a statistical category in the United States. Discusses how narratives about the nation, its problems, and solutions shape policies and programs for the education and training of scientists and engineers. (Author/CCM)

A curriculum development project was designed to provide a learning environment for students from various disciplines to work together within an institution or between institutions in different countries. The student projects simulate the workplace of the modern European engineering manager. (JOW)

A survey of industrial technology graduates from Bemidji State (n=30) and Purdue (n=100) compared job titles. The majority were either engineers or managers/supervisors. Graduates of both a more structured program and one with more liberal education requirements had similar jobs. (SK)

Offers a solution to the problem of locating and recruiting students into technology programs. Suggests that educating potential students about technology areas and programs through laboratory demonstrations is effective. Reviews the demonstrations used at one institution for this purpose. (DDR)

Presents a case study for use in the teaching of bioprocess design. Taking the production and isolation of the intracellular protein s. cerevisae, demonstrates how undergraduates can use a range of data to construct and then investigate the range of processes flowsheet options available for a process duty. (Author/SAH)

Describes online learning in engineering at Deakin University in Australia, including: flexible engineering programs, computer-based learning, progression from individual efforts to formal centralized control, costs of information technology, experiences with grant-funded development projects, managing development of online material, student…

Introduces the Chautauqua Workshop Program which covers mathematics, physical science, biological science, and some of the social and engineering disciplines. (YDS)

Describes how Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering in Massachusetts is using a $500 million pledge, a nontenured faculty, and a group of top students to help develop a new kind of institution, the first independent, four-year engineering college created in 40 years. (EV)

Outlines the need for and role of undergraduate human factors education, including evidence that students are unfamiliar with, but interested in, human factors issues. Describes several activities found to be successful in teaching human factors and identifies benefits students associated with a course on the topic. (DSK)

Although females make up approximately 19% of college graduates receiving B.S. degrees in engineering, they account for less than 3% of the engineering faculty positions in North America. Identifies factors that have led to the success of these women faculty and makes recommendations for better integrating women into all engineering disciplines.…

Focuses on the efforts of a small group of undergraduate engineering students as they explore their perceptions of their learning environment generally, and their approaches to learning in a specific engineering subject. Uses a case study methodology to describe and contextualize the students' work. (Contains 27 references.) (Author/YDS)

Discusses school furniture flexibility that can accommodate changing instructional styles, a diverse student characteristics, and classroom technology demands. Characteristics to look for that can enhance a chair's ergonomics are highlighted along with tips for better furniture budgeting.(GR)